CVE-2026-5496

| EUVD-2026-21672 HIGH
2026-04-11 zdi
7.8
CVSS 3.0
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CVSS Vector

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
Required
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High

Lifecycle Timeline

3
EUVD ID Assigned
Apr 11, 2026 - 01:00 euvd
EUVD-2026-21672
Analysis Generated
Apr 11, 2026 - 01:00 vuln.today
CVE Published
Apr 11, 2026 - 00:13 nvd
HIGH 7.8

Description

Labcenter Electronics Proteus PDSPRJ File Parsing Type Confusion Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Labcenter Electronics Proteus. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within the parsing of PDSPRJ files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a type confusion condition. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-25717.

Analysis

Type confusion in Labcenter Electronics Proteus PDSPRJ file parser enables remote code execution when users open malicious project files. Attackers exploit insufficient validation during file parsing to trigger memory corruption, achieving arbitrary code execution with victim user privileges. …

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Remediation

Within 24 hours: Identify all Proteus installations and users; restrict email delivery of PDSPRJ files via gateway rules and disable file-sharing platform access to PDSPRJ extensions. Within 7 days: Implement application whitelisting or behavioral monitoring on Proteus executable directories; conduct user awareness training on malicious file risks. …

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Priority Score

39
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: +0.0
CVSS: +39
POC: 0

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